Volunteer and External Opportunities Abroad

University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria 

9th International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women
July 11–26, 2023

Application deadline: April 30, 2023

The International Summer Academy for Women in Engineering (ISAE4W) offers an ideal opportunity for a selected group of highly-motivated and talented women (high school, college or undergraduate students) to experience top-class and challenging university-level coursework. The Academy’s intensive, two and a half week programme combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. In addition to knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during lectures and workshops.

Target group: female STEM students from 18 to 25 years

Language of instruction: English

Costs: € 810, including tuition fees, room for the entire stay, meals on weekdays (weekends are free for individual activities), numerous excursions

Application: To apply, please send an e-mail to isae4w@fh-ooe.at to receive further instruction.

For more information please contact the program directly as this is an external UPEI program. 


Insight Global Education

Insight takes students out of the classroom and delivers a truly unique learning experience in diverse locations.

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Their educational travel programs challenge participants to think about how the world works and how their own actions, either directly or indirectly, impact our complex society. Their global education programs combine immersion, experience and inquisition, taking place in what is often described as non-traditional locations. They encourage youth to engage, learn and question the world around them.

Insight embraces a different model of learning. All programs are designed and delivered in partnership with local organizations, institutions and individuals, ensuring your impact is sustainable.

For more information, please visit the Insight Global Education website.